The merger failed partly because of long-standing antagonism between the two sales departments.

這次合併失敗，部分原因是兩個業務部門之間長期的對立。

Management hired a mediator to reduce antagonism between union representatives and company executives.

管理階層聘請了調解人，以緩和工會代表與公司高層之間的對抗。

Customer service staff are trained to calm callers and avoid antagonism during complaint calls.

客服人員受過訓練，要安撫來電者，避免在處理客訴時產生對立。